Assistant Accountant

Chemist Warehouse; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy group in the UK is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their Retail Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract at their Preston office. The successful candidate will assist with month-end processes, prepare financial reports, and support accounting operations. Previous assistant accounting experience and a degree in Accounting or Finance are required. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates eager to advance their careers in a dynamic retail environment, with added employee discounts and benefits.

Benefits

Flexibility on start date

Staff discounts

Access to exclusive employee benefits

On-site café

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance support role.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and month-end processes.
• Proactive, collaborative approach and clear communication style.

Responsibilities

• Assist with period-end accounting and reporting for Chemist Warehouse stores.
• Prepare monthly profit and loss statements and internal management reporting.
• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations.

Skills

Assistant Accounting Experience

Intermediate Excel Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

CAANZ or CPA (Studying or Completed)

Job description

About Us

Sigma Healthcare is proudly powering pharmacy! We have the largest pharmacy network in Australia with trusted brands including Chemist Warehouse, Amcal, Discount Drug Stores and Ultra Beauty. We are powered by our dedicated people and our leading Australian full-line pharmacy wholesale and distribution business that delivers medicines to any pharmacy anywhere in Australia. With Chemist Warehouse now operating in four countries outside Australia, we continue to expand our reach.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our Retail Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, based at our Preston Head Office.

Reporting to the Financial Controller - Retail Finance, this role supports the delivery of accurate and timely financial results across a large national network of Chemist Warehouse stores. This is a hands-on role focused on month-end processes, reconciliations and reporting, suited to someone with prior assistant accounting experience in a fast-paced environment.

It\'s an excellent opportunity to build on your accounting experience within a high-volume retail business that forms part of a Top 50 ASX-listed healthcare group.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with period-end accounting and reporting for Chemist Warehouse stores
• Prepare monthly profit and loss statements and internal management reporting
• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Support general ledger maintenance and month-end close activities
• Respond to finance queries by gathering, analysing and interpreting data
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc reporting
• Support process improvement initiatives within the Retail Finance team

About You

To succeed in this role, you\'ll bring:

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance support role
• A degree in Accounting or Finance
• Studying towards or completed CAANZ or CPA
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and month-end processes
• Intermediate Excel skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines
• A proactive, collaborative approach and clear communication style

Why Join Us?

At Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare, our people make the difference. Here\'s what you can expect:

• 12-month fixed-term contract with flexibility on start date - immediate start available
• Join a large, collaborative Retail Finance team with strong support and mentoring
• Gain exposure to large-scale retail finance operations across Australia
• Be part of a Top 50 ASX-listed healthcare and pharmacy group
• Staff discounts across Chemist Warehouse, Amcal, Discount Drug Stores and Ultra Beauty.
• Access to exclusive employee benefits and an on-site café

Apply Now

If you\'re available to start soon and bring strong assistant accounting experience, we\'d love to hear from you. Apply now and support the financial performance of Chemist Warehouse stores across Australia.